Crack Is Wack
mural in New York by Keith Haring
Crack Is Wack is a mural created in 1986 by American artist Keith Haring. The mural is located near the Harlem River Drive in East Harlem. The mural serves as a warning against the usage of crack cocaine, which was rampant in major cities in the 1980's. The mural has a red background with the words "Crack is wack" at the top in all caps.[1][2]
| Crack Is Wack | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Keith Haring |
| Year | 1986 |
| Movement | Pop art |
| Condition | Restored |
| Location | East Harlem, New York |
| 40°48′17.1″N 73°55′54.6″W / 40.804750°N 73.931833°W | |
References
change- ↑ "Crack is Wack | Keith Haring". www.haring.com. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ↑ "Keith Haring & "Crack is Wack" – NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project". www.nyclgbtsites.org. Retrieved 2024-08-21.